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27th November 2023, 09:39 PM

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Kopis/Κοπίς & Makhaira/Μάχαιρα (Greek & Etruscan)

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Posted By hrvsomerville

Another key characteristic I've noticed on these...

Another key characteristic I've noticed on these types is the notch in the handle right before the blade, easily seen on this example...

Forum: European Armoury

27th November 2023, 08:50 PM

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Kopis/Κοπίς & Makhaira/Μάχαιρα (Greek & Etruscan)

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Posted By hrvsomerville

I think those two blades might look like xiphos...

I think those two blades might look like xiphos blades because they're more straight than other examples, but they do still have a slight curve, and appear to have more weight towards the end of the...

Forum: European Armoury

26th November 2023, 05:58 AM

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Kopis/Κοπίς & Makhaira/Μάχαιρα (Greek & Etruscan)

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Posted By hrvsomerville

Here is another example though I'm not sure how...

Here is another example though I'm not sure how to classify it. Based on its curve (or lack there of), and shape of the handle, I'm inclined to say it's Greek, similar to the Macedonian types....

Forum: European Armoury

26th November 2023, 05:36 AM

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Kopis/Κοπίς & Makhaira/Μάχαιρα (Greek & Etruscan)

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Posted By hrvsomerville

Here is another example of the Macedonian type,...

Here is another example of the Macedonian type, though it is missing the blade. You can see a hole for the eye on the bird's head, which supposedly would hold a ruby.

Forum: European Armoury

26th November 2023, 05:32 AM

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Kopis/Κοπίς & Makhaira/Μάχαιρα (Greek & Etruscan)

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Posted By hrvsomerville

Here is another interesting example that was...

Here is another interesting example that was exhibited a few years ago in Bulgaria, described as a Thracian weapon, despite it sharing some key characteristics with the Macedonian examples. I suppose...

Forum: European Armoury

26th November 2023, 05:28 AM

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Kopis/Κοπίς & Makhaira/Μάχαιρα (Greek & Etruscan)

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Posted By hrvsomerville

Very happy to see someone as interested in these...

Very happy to see someone as interested in these as I am. It's also interesting that Parnell claims that the kopis is rarely portrayed in sculpture as these examples (of at least the hilts) were...

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